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SECTION 1     CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

MDL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.                   EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

1420 Donelson Pike, Suite A-18                  1-800-424-9300 (NORTH AMERICA)

Nashville, TN 37217                             1-703-527-3887 (INTERNATIONAL)

1-800-738-4765 OR

1-615-366-2000

SUBSTANCE: AMBERLITE IRA 400

TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS:

IRA 400; AMBERLITE(R); AMBERLITE IRA 400 (OH); AMBERLITE(R) IRA-400;

AMBERLITE(R) IRA-400(OH); AMBERLITE(R) IRA-400(OH) ION-EXCHANGE RESIN;

STYRENE-DVB; AMBERLITE(R) IRA-400, ION EXCHANGE RESIN; OHS33654

CHEMICAL FAMILY: amines, alkyls, resins

CREATION DATE: Dec 13 1994

REVISION DATE: Sep 15 1997

SECTION 2     COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT: AMBERLITE IRA 400

CAS NUMBER: 9002-24-8

EC NUMBER: Not assigned.

PERCENTAGE: 100.0

SECTION 3     HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4):  HEALTH=1  FIRE=1  REACTIVITY=0

EC CLASSIFICATION (CALCULATED): No classification assigned.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

COLOR: orange to brown

PHYSICAL FORM: solid

MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: No significant target effects reported.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

INHALATION:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation.

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available.

SKIN CONTACT:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation.

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available.

EYE CONTACT:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation.

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available.

INGESTION:

SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available.

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available.

CARCINOGEN STATUS:

OSHA: N

NTP: N

IARC: N

SECTION 4     FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: Remove from exposure immediately. Use a bag valve mask or

similar device to perform artificial respiration (rescue breathing) if

needed. Get medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing, jewelry, and shoes immediately.

Wash with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water until no

evidence of chemical remains (at least 15-20 minutes). Get medical

attention, if needed.

EYE CONTACT: Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water or normal

saline, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of

chemical remains. Get medical attention immediately.

INGESTION: If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent

aspiration. Get medical attention, if needed.

SECTION 5     FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slight fire hazard. Dust/air mixtures may ignite

or explode.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, regular

foam

Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.

FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk.

Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Dike for

later disposal. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.

Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and

keep out of low areas.

AUTOIGNITION: 801 F (427 C)

SECTION 6     ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:

Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Keep out of

water supplies and sewers. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area

and deny entry.

SECTION 7     HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards.

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Store at

room temperature. Keep separated from incompatible substances.

SECTION 8     EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS:

AMBERLITE IRA 400:

No occupational exposure limits established.

VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation equipment

should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are

present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.

EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency

eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.

CLOTHING: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.

GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.

RESPIRATOR: Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory

protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from

minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use.

Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) and dust

and mist filter(s).

Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) and

high-efficiency particulate filter(s).

Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece, an organic vapor

canister and a dust, mist, and fume filter.

Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and a

high-efficiency particulate filter.

For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -

Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a

pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with a

separate escape supply.

Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.

SECTION 9     PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: solid

COLOR: orange to brown

TEXTURE: moist

ODOR: Not available

BOILING POINT: Not applicable

MELTING POINT: Not available

VAPOR PRESSURE: 17 mmHg @ 20 C

VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): <1

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available

WATER SOLUBILITY: insoluble

PH: Not applicable

VOLATILITY: Not applicable

ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available

EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable

COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available

SECTION 10    STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of

ignition. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: acids, oxidizing materials

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Thermal decomposition products: oxides of sulfur,

carbon, styrene, vinyl compounds.

POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.

SECTION 11    TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available.

SECTION 12    ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available.

SECTION 13    DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

SECTION 14    TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No classification assigned.

SECTION 15    REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. REGULATIONS:

TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: N

TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: Not listed.

CERCLA SECTION 103 (40CFR302.4): N

SARA SECTION 302 (40CFR355.30): N

SARA SECTION 304 (40CFR355.40): N

SARA SECTION 313 (40CFR372.65): N

SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES, SARA SECTIONS 311/312 (40CFR370.21):

ACUTE: N

CHRONIC: N

FIRE: N

REACTIVE: N

SUDDEN RELEASE: N

OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): N

STATE REGULATIONS:

California Proposition 65: N

EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:

EC NUMBER: Not assigned.

SECTION 16    OTHER INFORMATION

MSDS SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 3     HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 15    REGULATORY INFORMATION

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